Should I start Darius Cooper or Dean Connors this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Darius Cooper

+7.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Darius Cooper over Dean Connors for Week 7 Standard: 7.4 projected points versus 0.1.

Darius Cooper: 9.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.
Dean Connors: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Darius Cooper

WR · PHIStats & schedule

7.4FF projected

↑ +1.1 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dean Connors

RB · LARStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

at LV

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Darius Cooper

Fortified7.4

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Darius Cooper faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 9.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dean Connors

Fortified0.1

ESPN—

Sleeper0.1

FantasyPros—

Dean Connors faces LV in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

Darius Cooper projects for 7.4 points in standard scoring, 7.3 more than Dean Connors. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.